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Cianna Bedford-Petersen
I am a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon studying personality in the context of online social networks.
Education
BA, Psychology, minor in Statistics
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
2014 - 2010
- Thesis: Influence of Chronic Caffeine on Ethanol-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Adolescent Mice
Professional Experience
Graduate Employee
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2020 - 2017
- Instructor for statistical methods and personality psychology courses.
- Coordinator for undergraduate statistics tutoring and academic advisor for psychology students.
Lab Manager
DeYoung Personality Lab and NICE Lab
University of Minnesota
2017 - 2016
- Coordinated a longitudinal study funded by the Templeton Foundation examining if goal setting encourages well-being and the development of virtuous characteristics.
- Designed the survey, collected data from 250 participants, performed analyses, and mentored undergraduate assistants.
Digital Analytics Consultant
Nina Hale, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
2016 - 2014
- Analyzed marketing data for clients and provided insights to increase advertising impact.
- Utilized regression modeling to predict and lower cost per new student at a national chain of schools.
Statistical Consultant
NSF-funded Center for Interdisciplinary Research
St. Olaf College
2014 - 2013
- Examined the influence of age and gender on human scent profiles.
- Mentored undergraduate students in research design and statistical analyses.
Research Assistant
Conditioning and Learning Lab
St. Olaf College
2014
- Designed and conducted research examining the effect of chronic caffeine exposure on adolescent mouse preference for ethanol.
- Independently collected data from 48 DBA/2J mice and performed all statistical analyses.
Research Intern
Department of Biostatistics
Boston University
2013
- Recipient of a full scholarship to the NHLBI-funded Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics.
- Analyzed data from the Framingham Heart Study.
Peer-reviewed Publications
I have worked in a variety of roles ranging from journalist to software engineer to data scientist. I like collaborative environments where I can learn from my peers.
The big five across socioeconomic status: measurement invariance, relationships, and age trends
Collabra: Psychology, Accepted Stage 1 Registered Report
N/A
2020
- Hughes, B., Costello, C., Pearman, J., Razavi, P., Bedford-Petersen, C., Ludwig, R., Srivastava, S.
Integrating philosophical and psychological approaches to well-being: The role of success in personal projects
Journal of Moral Education, 48(1), 84-97.
N/A
2018
- Bedford-Petersen, C., DeYoung, C. G., Tiberius, V., & Syed, M.
Works in Progress
I am passionate about education. I believe that no topic is too complex if the teacher is empathetic and willing to think about new methods of approaching task.
Type 1 diabetes Twitter networks
In prep
N/A
2020
- Bedford-Petersen, C., Weston, S.J.
Chameleon personality: sources of cross-situational variability
In prep
N/A
2020
- Bedford-Petersen, C., Saucier, G
Selected Talks
Type 1 diabetes Twitter networks
useR!
St. Louis, MO
2020
- Bedford-Petersen, C., Weston, S.J.
The value of identity: longitudinal relations between identity development processes and virtue
International Society for Research on Identity
Gronengin, NL
2017
- Syed, M., Bedford-Petersen, C., DeYoung, C., & Tiberius, V.
Human scent differentiation by demographic variables
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Lexington, KY
2014
- Bedford, C., Roach, J., Roy, A., Lane-Getaz, S., & Beussman, D.
Selected Poster Presentations
Identifying fault lines that orchestrate personality expression across situations
Society for Social and Personality Psychology
Portland, OR
2019
- Bedford-Petersen, C. & Saucier, G.
Integrating philosophical and psychological approaches to well-being: the role of success in personal projects
SPSP Happiness and Well-Being Pre-conference
Atlanta, GA
2018
- Bedford-Petersen, C., Syed, M., DeYoung, C., & Tiberius, V.
Influence of chronic caffeine on ethanol-induced conditioned place preference in adolescent mice
Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference
Minneapolis, MN
2014
- Bedford, C., & Dickinson, S.
Honors & Awards
Graduate Travel Award
Society for Social and Personality Psychology
N/A
2018
Graduate Travel Award
Uniersity of Oregon
N/A
2018
First Year Graduate Research Fellowship
University of Oregon
N/A
2017
Distinction in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
St. Olaf College
N/A
2014
NHLBI Full Scholarship, Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics
Boston University
N/A
2013
Allport Award in Psychology Finalist
St. Olaf College
N/A
2013
Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society Member
N/A
N/A
2011
Presidential Academic Scholarship
St. Olaf College
N/A
2010
Cassler Music Scholarship
St. Olaf College
N/A
2010
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2020 - 2019
- Advised undergraduate psychology students on career paths, internship opportunities, and course choices.
Tutoring in Statistics
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2020 - 2019
- Coordinated and mentored 20 undergraduate statistics tutors.
Personality Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2019 - 2018
- Developed course materials and instructed 50 undergraduate students.
Statistical Methods
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2019
- Developed course materials and instructed lab sections for 60 undergraduate students.
Cultural Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2017
- Graded term paper and weekly assignments, assisted with course material development, and held office hours.
Introduction to Psychology
Department of Psychology
St. Olaf College
2014
- Graded term paper and led group study sessions.
Service Work
Reviewer
Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice
N/A
2019
Summer IntroDUCKtion Advisor
Department of Psychology
University of Oregon
2019
- Oriented transfer and first-year students to the psychology department and advised on course choices.